Look at
factors that affect plant health care including insects\, diseases\, patho
gens and abiotic influences. Basic diagnostic techniques will be taught.
Learn to minimize potential problems through proper site preparation\, pl
ant selection and placement. Managing problems using biological\, chemica
l\, and cultural techniques will be discussed with a focus on IPM (
integrated pest management). This class can be taken as a core requirement
for the Horticulture Certificate Level I program\, or as an individual cl
ass.

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Instructor – David Chinery\, M.S. is an extensi
on educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselar County\, Troy\,
N.Y. He is currently researching alternatives to pesticides for turf gra
ss insect and disease problems\, as well as improving and expanding the co
unty’s Master Gardener Program.